Zero Waste Strategy was presented in Lutsk
At the Department of Administrative Services in Lutsk, with the participation of Deputy Mayor Iryna Chebeliuk, a presentation was held of the Zero Waste Strategy for the Lutsk City Territorial Community (hereinafter – the Strategy). The document defines a long-term vision for transforming the municipal solid waste management system based on the principles of “zero waste” and the circular economy.
The Strategy was developed as a foundational analytical and strategic document within Work Package 4, “Development of Zero Waste Strategies,” of the international project “Zero Waste Cities in Ukraine” (101148232, LIFE23-PRE-UA-LIFE-ZWC-UKRAINE), implemented with financial support from the European Union’s LIFE Programme.
The Strategy was formulated in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine in the field of environmental policy and waste management, as well as in line with the provisions of the EU Waste Framework Directive (2008/98/EC). The document incorporates modern European approaches to minimizing waste generation, increasing the level of resource reuse, and reducing the volume of waste sent to landfill.
Purpose and Significance of the Strategy
The purpose of the Strategy is to create a sustainable and efficient municipal solid waste management system primarily focused on waste prevention, preparation for reuse, recycling, and other forms of material recovery, with a gradual reduction in landfill disposal.
The Strategy serves as a core analytical document that will provide the basis for developing relevant sections of the Local Waste Management Plan of the Lutsk City Territorial Community, as well as for planning specific infrastructural, organizational, and informational-educational measures.
Focus on Waste Prevention
Particular attention in the Strategy is devoted to the top tiers of the waste management hierarchy, especially waste prevention, reuse of items and materials, the development of separate collection systems, and local solutions for bio-waste management. This approach aligns with European practice and makes it possible to reduce environmental pressure, optimize community expenditures, and raise the level of environmental awareness among residents.
Public Consultations
The draft Strategy has been published on the e-democracy platform in the public consultations section. All interested community residents, business representatives, civil society organizations, and experts have the opportunity, within one month (until March 4), to submit comments, proposals, and feedback.
Public engagement is an important stage in developing an effective and viable waste management system that will meet the real needs of the Lutsk community and comply with European standards of sustainable development.
Department of Ecology,
Department of International Cooperation and Project Activities